December thru February 2011 - Cross-Country Skiing
The Holden Arboretum Visitor Center, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland
Bring your own skis and enjoy Holden’s groomed easy – to – difficult trails and great vistas.
Hours: (9am-5pm daily conditions permitting)
Admission: Charge $6 No charge members
Contact: 440-946-4400 – www.holdenarb.org
Dec 1 thru Dec 31 -Geauga: Catch the Spirit Holiday Tree Exhibition
(8:00 am - 4:30 pm) - More information here.
Dec 2 - Geauga
- (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) - Tree Lighting Ceremony, Historic Chardon Square 440 285 8686
- (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - Shutterbugs Camera Club, Novelty, OH 440 286 9516
Dec 3 thru Dec 23 –Geauga – every day for almost a month: Country Lights
(5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - More information here.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, OH 440 256 2122
Dec 3 -Geauga
- (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) - Christmas in The Country - Holiday Open House, Navoo Rd, Mddlfld
- (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - Holiday Shopping at Slatetop Alpacas, Chagrin Falls, OH
December 3 - Meadville Market House: Christmas Carriage Ride Event
Enjoy viewing the City for Light Up Night, the start of the Christmas Season, while riding in a horse-drawn carriage. Throughout this event, running from 5-9pm, light refreshments and beverages will be served in the historic Market House.
More Information: Call 814-336-2056
Dec 3-4, 10-11, 17-18: Tannebaum Trail
Wineries in Northeast Ohio. A self-driving tour along the Vine and Wines Trails at the wineries in Northeast Ohio. Sample wines, enjoy appetizers and receive a Schott Zwiesel crystal wine glass. Pick up a Christmas tree at the first winery and then an ornament at each winery you visit.
Hours: (Noon-6pm)
Admission: Charge $45 couple; $35 single
Contact: 800-227-6972 – www.ohiowineries.org
Dec 3, 17: Broken Wheel Square Dance Club – Regular Dance
Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Kirtland
Plus level square dance with round dancing. This dance is for those who know Modern Western Style Square Dance.
Hours: (8-10:30pm)
Admission: Charge $5 No charge observers
Contact: 440-285-8477 or 216-731-1557 – www.squaredancing.com/bws
Dec 3-2:3 Country Lights
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Enjoy a fun-filled celebration of the season featuring horse-drawn wagon rides through a winter wonderland trimmed with a quarter of a million of holiday lights lining the buildings, trees, rails and the farm-themed displays. Festively decorated Christmas trees deck-the-halls of the Visitor Center and the classroom is filled with the sights and sounds of model train layouts. Santa’s Workshop is a special treat for families, where they can watch their child make a wooden toy to take home. In the arena, meet some of Farmpark’s animals and enjoy shows presented by the Lake Metroparks Volunteer Mounted Posse and the Light Horse Brigade.
Hours: check website
Admission: Tickets must be purchased in advance; tickets go on sale November 11, 2010
Contact: 440-256-2158 – www.lakemetroparks.com
Dec 3- 5, 10-12, 17-19: "Annie"
The Fine Arts Association, Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby
Follow a young orphan girl’s adventures as she searches for a “real” family. Based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. (Rated G)
Hours: 26; December 3, 10, 17 (7:30pm) November 27-28; December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 (2pm)
Admission: $25 adult; $23 senior, students ages 11 and up; $10 children ages 10 and under
Contact: 440-971-7500 – www.fineartsassociation.org
Dec 4: The 20th Annual Victorian Tea
Pine Ridge Country Club, 30605 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. The Corrigan Square Shopping Bazaar is held before the Tea, from 9am-3pm.
Hours: (Noon)
Admission: TBD
Contact: www.lakevisit.com
Dec 4: Spirit of the Season
Veteran’s Park – Downtown Painesville. A holiday tradition in Downtown Painesville, parade, crafts, games, letters to Santa, trolley tours and of course Santa.
Hours: (Noon-3:30pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-392-5912 – www.painesville.com
Dec 4: Christmas in the Park
State Route 84/State Route 528, Madison Village Park. Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and a bon fire.
Hours: (5-7pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-428-7526 – www.madisonvillage.org
Dec 4: Harbor Holidays
Village of Fairport Harbor. Business, churches, schools and organizations have craft shows, Chinese Auctions, food and holiday gift items.
Hours: (11am-4pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-358-9294 – www.fairportharbor.org
Dec 4: Grinch Steals Christmas in Fairport Harbor
Harbor Holiday locations and Fairport Harbor Lighthouse. The Grinch visits and steals gifts for needy children during Harbor Holidays. At 6pm he climbs to the top of Lighthouse to read the Dr. Seuss Classic story.
Hours: (11am-4pm) (6pm at Lighthouse)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-358-9294 – www.fairportharbor.org
Dec 4 -Geauga
- (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) - Christmas in The Country - Holiday Open House, Navoo Rd, Mddlfld
- (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Holiday Greens Workshop
- (10:00 am - 4:15 pm) - Special Holiday Shopping Tour - Amish
- (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) - Holiday Shopping at Slatetop Alpacas, Chagrin Falls, OH
- (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) - Lunch With Santa
Dec 4-5 – Trumbull Co: 40th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown
Sat – 11 AM-4 PM; Sun – Noon-4 PM
Free 330.743.1107 • www.ButlerArt.com
Dec 5– Trumbull Co: WD Packard Concert Band
Packard Music Hall, Warren 2 PM
Holiday concert with special guest appearance by Santa Claus courtesy of the Packard Trust.
Free 330.841.2691 • www.WDPackardBand.com
Dec 3-4 & 10-11 – Trumbull Co: 15th Annual Medieval Celebration of Christmastyme
Christ Episcopal Church, Warren
Period costumes & musical instruments as well as songs from the 15th thru 17th centuries, drama & an authentic dining experience recreate the mood for a madrigal celebration.
7 PM $ 330.726.5576 • www.TapestriesofOhio.net
Dec 3-5 – Trumbull Co: 27th Annual Madrigal Feast & Concert
Lakeview High School, Cortland
A seasonal celebration of music, dinner & merriment is recreated with costumed singers inside a Medieval castle hall.
Fri & Sat – 7 PM; Sun – 5 PM $ 330.637.4921 • www.LakeviewLocal.org
Dec 5 – Trumbull Co: Handel’s “The Messiah”
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Warren 4 PM & 7 PM
A traditional event in Trumbull County for 55 years. An oratorio by Frederick Handel performed by the Warren Civic Chorus & accompanied by members of the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra.
Free 330.652.5591 • www.WarrenCivicChorus.com
Dec 5 -Geauga
- (10:00 am - 4:15 pm) - Holiday Shopping Tours - Yankee
- (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) - Holiday Shopping at Slatetop Alpacas, Chagrin Falls, OH
Dec 5 - 30th Wildwood Holiday Display and Craft Show
Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor
Holiday Display and Craft Show – over 25 local fine artists and crafters selling unique holiday crafts, wreaths & swags, ornaments, jewelry, baked goods, wood crafts, live greenery and much more. The Wildwood Garden Club sells a wide selection of live greenery, floral arrangements and centerpieces that are created by members; piano music from 10am-12pm. Holiday choral music 2pm by The Wildwood Singers.
Hours: (10am-4pm)
Admission: Charge $1
Contact: 440-974-5735 – www.cityofmentor.com/play
Dec 10-11 - Geauga
- (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) - Christmas in The Country - Holiday Open House, Navoo Rd, Mddlfld
- (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - Holiday Shopping at Slatetop Alpacas, Chagrin Falls, OH
440 543 4403
Dec 12: Americans of Italian Heritage Holiday Party
Join fellow members of the Americans of Italian Heritage Club for a festive evening featuring a grand Italian buffet along with Santa and balloons for the Kids!
LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor.
Hours: (2:30pm-9pm)
Admission: TBA
Contact: 440-357-9333 – www.lamalfa.com
Dec 15: LaMalfa’s Small Business Holiday Mixer
Enjoy an elegant evening filled with a grand buffet, entertainment and dancing while you enjoy the company of many local businesses. LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor
Hours: (6:30pm-12am)
Admission: TBA
Contact: 440-357-9333 – www.lamalfa.com
Dec 16-Geauga: Maple Town Tune Traders Jam Session
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - More information here.
Novelty, OH 440 286 9516
Dec 17-18 -Geauga: Holiday Shopping at Slatetop Alpacas
(10:00 am - 5:00 pm) - More information here. Chagrin Falls, OH
Dec 21 –Geauga (West Woods Nature Center): Winter Solstice Candlelight Walk
(7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) - More information here. – Novelty, OH 440 286 9516
Dec 31 -Geauga: New Year’s Eve Celebration
(6:30 pm - 1:00 am) - More information here. – Madison, OH
Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, 5750 Madison Rd
440 298 9838 grcinfo@grandrivercellars.com
Dec 31: LaMalfa’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Bring in the New Year with a grand evening at LaMalfa full of great food. Wonderful entertainment and good company will be brought to you by J. B. Productions.
LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor
Hours: (6:30pm-1:30am)
Admission: TBA
Contact: 440-357-9333 – www.lamalfa.com